What size reel is good for fishing in the creek?
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2500 if its basically small freshwater fish, 4000 can handle fish to 15 lbs
1147924
I use my reel for mostly jetty and surf fishing paired with a 9' rod with 15 pound braid. I think it would also work very well with a boat rod.
2061315
The 30 is what I would call a standard sized bass fishing reel so I'd say a 20 would be perfect for ultra light applications.
373073
I would probably say to use the 1/8 oz size but it really depends on the water current where you are fishing along with the size of the gulp bait you are using. You want it heavy enough to not get swept away too quickly if the current is strong but not so heavy that it falls to the bottom too quickly when jigging and takes away from the action of the bait. The 1/8 oz would probably be a good place to start. Hope that helps & tight lines!
1371013
If you are fishing for larger fish, I would go with the Penn 4000. If you want to fish for bass, catfish,crappie I would go with a smaller rig. Look for reels that use 15 pound test or less and a reel that would compliment the rod. Have fun. Jim
1059976
Like Capt Billy I use mine on downriggers for offshore king salmon and inland lake trout and kamloop fishing. 3 to 35+lb fish with up to 11" flashers and 4-6" spoons, hoochies and bait rigs work good. Not sure this is the best rod for smaller fish though.
1490424
I choose this reel because I only fish for crappie and bluegill, and this reel has the quick-fire. I use 6lb test line but this reel will hold 2 and 4lb test it will hold 270 feet of 2lb and 140 feet of 4lb also I get the rear drag for more control when I get a bigger fish on. I choose this reel because they no longer make the Solstace 1000rh. I have always use Shimano. I have caught some very large catfish and bass with no problem.
949937
I've used mine on trout upto 23-24 inches. I've even pulled a 5 lb catfish out of the river with it. I use a pflueger presidents series reel on it and love it. Like it so well I bought a second one. One set with 4 lb test and one with 6.
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Hi, the Okuma SLV 8/9. Great Reel. You can buy it here: Okuma Slv Fly Reel 4/5 Weight or here: http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xreel+slv+9&_nkw=reel+slv+9&_sacat=0&_from=R40regards
2159927
I have used it with braided line and it worked fine using 6 lbs. I just didn't need all the strength for what I fish for. With 10 lbs flora carbon I caught a 42" northern with this reel with no issues at all.
1407390
Definitely a 7/8 as you will need plenty of backing for these fish. Best reel I've used in a long time... and I have many from various manufacturers.
563319
In my experience most any reel work on a 5 wt. it holds more line than u need but it's light.
698154
I would get the SLV 56. It's still small enough for trout, but you could also use it for a shooting line system if you really get into fly fishing.
2051319
I have the ultra light reel and use 8 lb fire line. Casts very smooth and long.
940102
I recommend the 10lb on the Trio 30s and 12lb on the Trio 40s. Spider Wire Ultra Cast monofilament is a good choice of line. 12lb test has the diameter of 8lb test & the 10lb test has the diameter of 6lb test which increases casting distance. Reel size depends on species you are fishing for, 30s great for Bass, trout, etc. 40s is better for bigger fish 10-20lb fish, keep in mind 40s has a 20lb drag system. Hope this helps.
1785551
2500 or smaller is excellent for light tackle. I wouldn't get any size higher.
543662
I'm no fly fishing expert so I'll let someone else answer that with more detail. I encountered the same dilemma with my 5wt and I went with the 5/6 so I could have more capacity for line. Panfish and small bass probably won't pull a ton of line out and the reel might be more along the lines of a "line holder" but if you think there is a chance of hooking into some bigger fish with it I'd look at the 5/6.